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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,128.78, 330,147 and 62,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,128.78, 330,147 and 62,314.86 is: 93,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,128.78 : 330,147 = 62,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,128.78/330,147 = 62,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,128.78x = 330,147 × 62,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,128.78x = 20,573,064,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573,064,084.42/220,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,459.22

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